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Aug 7, 2020 | Energy Efficiency | 4 comments

Tidying tips: 5 ways to save while you clean

Routine cleaning helps you save energy and money

While you’re spending most of your spare time outdoors enjoying the summer sun, you could be wasting electricity inside the house. Routine cleaning does more than leave your home looking great. It can also help you save money every month.

Whether you’re dusting or disinfecting, here are some ways to reduce your energy use, and save a few bucks:

  1. Redirect ceiling fans. Change the direction of your ceiling fans according to the season. In the summer, they should rotate counter-clockwise to push cool air downward. That will help keep your rooms cooler and give your air conditioning a break.
  2. Clean your oven. A clean oven can reach temperature faster and cook more efficiently. Self-cleaning ovens make the process easier, and they’re more energy efficient because they have better insulation. Only run the cleaning cycle on your self-cleaning oven once a month, but do it immediately after you use the oven. You’ll use less energy because the oven will already be hot.
  3. Dust your electronics. Televisions, smart speakers, DVD players, video game consoles, and internet routers are just a few surfaces where dust loves to settle. Keeping these areas dust-free helps motors run better, extending their shelf life and performance.
  4. Vacuum refrigerator coils. When’s the last time you looked behind your refrigerator? If it’s been a while, you may want to roll it out. Dust tends to build up on the coils, forcing your refrigerator to work harder to do its job. So, go ahead, give it a quick vacuum or wipe-down.
  5. Tune up your HVAC system. Heating and cooling can add up to 50% of your in-home energy use. Routine HVAC maintenance may require a small out-of-pocket expense, but the return on investment is incomparable. Regular maintenance keeps your system running efficiently throughout the year.

PPL’s Energy Efficiency Programs can offer simple tips and tools to reduce your electricity use inside and outside your home. Check out more ways to save.

4 Comments

  1. Lisa Piero

    Thanks for the tips

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  2. Seth Schantz

    How much is ppl kilowatt cost??

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    • Kathryn

      Good Morning Seth, Our price per kwh is always provided on page one of your bill under “How to Shop for Electricity.” PPL’s price to compare is 7.2 cents per kwh. Our rate changes the 1st of June & December. You can also read more and shop if you choose to under http://www.papowerswitch.com or http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping. Thanks for reaching out to us!

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  3. Karen Weaver

    Very helpful, thanks

    Reply

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